Should state flags be lowered in honor of Whitney Houston?

They will in her home state of New Jersey for her funeral on Saturday, ironically, by order of the governor.

According to CBSDFW.com, “New Jersey’s Governor, Chris Christie, defended his decision to lower the flags in his state saying he wasn’t honoring Houston as a role model but as ‘a daughter of New Jersey.’

“Christie is a conservative Republican. … But he said Houston’s substance abuse issues shouldn’t negate her achievements.”

Some people think that it’s inappropriate — like the mother of a soldier recently killed in Afghanistan.

“Nothing against Ms. Houston because she was a beautiful singer and I was a fan for years,” Phyllis McGeath said.

But, “It was like putting them on the same level. And I know how my son lived. And I know through the media how Ms. Houston lived,” she said.

Whaddya think?

— Should state flags be lowered in honor of an entertainer … or an athlete?

— Or should that be reserved for first-responders and elected officials?

— Should state governors make this decision, or someone else like veterans groups?